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White River Area Agency on Aging Inc

EIN 71-0521442 · Batesville, AR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SENIOR SERVICES AND COORDINATE AGING RESOURCES TO ELDERLY ARKANSANS AND THEIR CARE GIVERS IN NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS.

Income
$17.2 million
Spending
$17.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
558
Volunteers
296
Highest pay
$142,030, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $9.0 million spent. IN-HOME SERVICES PROVIDE MAINTENANCE OF THE HOME FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS WHO CANNOT PERFORM THE TASKS BECAUSE OF PERSONAL INCAPACITY. IN-HOME SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSEHOLD CHORES SUCH AS RUNNING ERRANDS, LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, SHOPPING, ETC.
  2. $1.8 million spent. ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AN AFFORDABLE FACILITY SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ELDERLY PERSONS.
  3. $1.0 million spent. HOME DELIVERED MEALS ARE TAKEN TO THOSE UNABLE TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES DUE TO ILLNESS, DISABILITY OR FRAILTY AND MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.MENUS ARE APPROVED BY A REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND PROVIDE 1/3 OF THE U.S. RECOMMENDED DAILY ALLOWANCE (RDA) AND COMPLY WITH ARKANSAS' DIVISION OF AGING & ADULT SERVICES STANDARDS.
  4. $4.3 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION, SOCIALIZATION/RECREATION, AND ACCESS/REPRESENTATION, AS WELL AS FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT, FOSTER GRANDPARENTING, AND REPRESENTATION. DESCRIPTIONS OF THESE SERVICES CAN BE FOUND ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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